Illuminating and uplifting, yellow can be used in an interior to great effect. At Velvet orange, we have used all shades of yellows and mustards to either create a statement, bold or gentle accents or even to style other elements in a room.

Some clients have told me they think red is either too flashy, too strong or they simply can’t see how it will work with their other possessions. So here is a list of How To’s using spaces that really pull off this most under-rated of colours in an interior.